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‘Kickin off F1 Weekend Right!’ – Canadian Star Eugenie Bouchard Gets a Special Delivery From McLaren as F1 Debuts in Miami

Published 05/06/2022, 10:33 PM EDT

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There has been quite a buzz around the inaugural Miami Grand Prix. With the drivers’ and the constructors’ standings finely poised, the F1 stars prepare to race on the new track. Further, the buzz around the race in Miami has gripped the tennis world too. Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard is excited to witness the first-ever F1 race in Miami.

The opening ceremony took place on Wednesday and the drivers got a first look at the track during the pre-race show. The track for the round five of the 2022 season looks astonishing and fans will hope for a great race over the weekend. Bouchard prepared to witness the spectacle excitedly.

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Eugenie Bouchard gets her snacks delivered in a McLaren

The former Wimbledon finalist took to Instagram to share a special delivery for her in a McLaren. Posting an Instagram Reel on her official Instagram handle, she said, “When @gopuff delivers your snacks in a @mclaren. Kickin off F1 weekend right!”

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Further, she even posted a story on Instagram, saying, “Hey guys, this is so cool, watch this,” showing off the McLaren model. Earlier, she had informed her fans of her presence at the Miami GP. In an Instagram story, she wrote, “Off to Miami F1! Who will be there?”

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On the tennis front, Bouchard last played in March 2021. Her first-round defeat against Lin Zhu of China was her last competitive match before she suffered a shoulder injury. Subsequently, she underwent surgery to repair the damage done to her right shoulder. Bouchard has been in the rehabilitation process since then and also missed the start of the 2022 season.

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Earlier in March, the Canadian star played an exhibition set to step up her efforts in order to make a comeback later this season. However, Bouchard has dropped out of the top-1000 of the WTA rankings due to her lengthy injury layoff. It will take a mammoth effort from her to get back to her prime.

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Vatsal Shah is a tennis author at EssentiallySports. With a Bachelor's degree in engineering, he is a die hard fan of tennis and sports in general. He is an ardent follower of Rafael Nadal and is inspired by his never-say-die attitude.
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